This archive report was first published on 20 August 2019.
Barcelona's France forward Ousmane Dembele has suffered a hamstring injury in their La Liga opener against Athletic Bilbao, the Spanish champions announced on Monday, August 19, 2019.
A medical examination diagnosed a strain of his left hamstring, and the Frenchman is set to be out for approximately five weeks as a result, the club said.
This injury is another blow for Barca coach Ernesto Valverde, who is already dealing with the loss of forward Luis Suarez, who limped off in the first half of the 1-0 loss away to Bilbao on Friday.
Star player Lionel Messi sat out the match as he recovers from a long-term calf strain that saw him miss the club's pre-season U.S. tour. Barca host Real Betis in their next Liga game on Sunday.
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